Job Listing Description

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Job Summary:
To ensure the repair stations operations are conducted in accordance with the pertinent FAA Regulations, CHEP’s Quality Manual/Procedures, Customer Air Carrier Requirements and is designated with final airworthiness determination.

Major/Key Accountabilities:
The Chief Inspector will have the final airworthiness authority for the release, as airworthy, of the units the repair station is rated to repair and maintain
Responsible for ensuring all articles delivered to and maintained by the repair station are properly recorded and staged from receipt to delivery in their airworthy/serviceable condition
Managing and delegating to the repair stations inspection staff ensuring the quality and production needs are maintained
Perform, and have oversight of inspection personnel/activity, including Preliminary, Hidden Damage, In-Progress and Final inspections/RTS of aircraft articles processed by the Repair Station and assuring proper recording of results
Ensure compliance with pertinent FAA regulations, manufacturer’s technical data/approved supplements, RSM/QCM and customer requirements
Report all quality related issues to the QA Manager as soon as the Facility Manager is advised and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Confirm that all equipment being maintained by the repair station is on the Capabilities List, the proper data is available and in use, the staff is properly trained and all records of work/release are complete/accurate
Perform duties delegated by Quality Assurance Manager
Directly responsible for the compliance with the FAA Approved training program manual; including indoctrination, initial, recurrent, ongoing, semi-annual, and specialized training
Ensure any applicable Airworthiness Directive are posted and are being used and verify compliance with all other supplements, approvals, requirements
Submit reports of defect or un-airworthy condition to the “Service Difficulty Reports'
Assume all duties and responsibilities detailed in the RSQCM to include; calibration program, shelf life program, internal auditing, BER/scrap, work turn over, suspected unapproved parts, salvage parts program and incoming goods
Performing semi-annual internal audit of the repair station and any approved contractors
Coordinate with station manager inspection requirements
Ensure and assist in all areas of the Safety Program and Zero Harm Program to ensure that they are fully enforced and by all CHEP employees
Provide feedback/suggestion to improve customer satisfaction
Communicate with customers and regulatory agencies during audits or visits
Ensure system security of our FAA approved electronic recordkeeping system regarding their area/s of responsibility
Maintain safe and clean work environment

Measures:
Overseeing the quality of products in accordance with monthly budgeted production goals
Maintaining quality standard in accordance with the regulations, customer requirements and internal procedure
Establishing a quality and compliance system which will result in no major audit finding
Equipment rejection rates shall be at 98% or higher
Maintaining positive MTTR
Contributing to positive MOP by controlling wastes
Enforcing the CHEP Zero Harm Culture and goals
Authority/ Decision Making:
According to the company matrix

Qualifications:
Appropriately certificated under Part 65 (A&P or FAA Repairman)
A&P License REQUIRED
Ability to work in a high activity/fast paced environment while managing associated stress
Possesses excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
Organize responsibilities of the inspection staff and delegate duties to properly qualified inspection personnel
Effectively execute training in accordance with the Approved Training Program and internal requirements
Ability to make quality decisions and effectively solve problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and effectively lead groups
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff
Ability to lift, pull, and push in excess of 65 lbs
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
Confident personality with the ability to interface/communicate with the authorities and customers
Experience in performing Audits
Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and Part 145 requirements
Competent in reading and interpreting manuals, drawings, policies
Good communication and punctuation skills
Computer literacy and familiar with Microsoft office
Ability to learn new software programs and systems

We know it takes great people to do great work, so if you’re interested in joining the STS Aviation Group family, we encourage you to apply on this page. Have questions? Give us a call at 1-800-359-4787.

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